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PEAS 
CULTURE.—For early Peas the soil should be light and 
warm, but for general crop a moderately heavy soil is bet¬ 
ter. Fresh manure and very rich or wet, mucky soil should 
be avoided, as they cause a rank growth of vine at the cost 
of the quality of the Peas; such soil is often the cause of 
early sorts maturing unevenly. Sow as early as possible 
a few of some early variety on warm, quick soil, prepared 
the fall before. The general crop can be delayed until 
later, but we have met with better success from sowing 
all the varieties comparatively early, depending for suc¬ 
cession upon selecting sorts that follow each other in 
maturity. The Peas will give quicker returns if covered 
only 1 inch deep, and where earliness is most important 
they may be treated in that way. Larger pods and more 
of them will be produced if the seed be planted in trenches 
3 to 6 inches deep and covered with only 1 or 2 inches of 
soil. When the plants are 5 or 6 inches high fill the trench 
level with the surface; this will secure deep rooting, pre¬ 
vent mildew and prolong the bearing season. If the Peas 
be covered to the full depth at first, or if water be allowed 
to stand in trenches, they will not germinate or grow well. 
LARGE PODDED ALASKA 
Vines 2% feet. The pods are 
well shaped and well filled, con¬ 
taining 6 to 8 Peas of a beautiful 
green color, both Peas and pods 
retaining their fresh green color 
longer after being picked than 
other kinds, this being a point of 
particular value when they are 
grown for shipping purposes. Pt. 
25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.00. 
ALASKA 
Vines 2% feet. Seed small, 
smooth and bluish green in color. 
Unequaled evenness in growth of 
vine and early maturity of pods, 
which are filled with medium¬ 
sized, bright green Peas of good 
flavor. Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.00. 
BOUNTIFUL 
Of recent introduction. Early 
and very prolific; vines of even 
growth and bearing any number 
of well-filled pods, which are of 
a light green color, containing 6 
to 8 Peas to the pod. Pt. 25c, qt. 
40c, pk. $2.25. 
EXTRA-EARLY VARIETIES 
W. D. Co.’s Early Bird 
PEDIGREE EXTRA EARLY 
Introduced several years ago; has steadily increased in 
favor until now the truckers all want it. Early as Alaska; 
large pods, white seeded, very prolific. All mature at one 
time and can be gathered in one picking. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, 
pk. $2.00. 
PROLIFIC EARLY MARKET, or NEW LATER 
The new Pea, just recently introduced, has proven to be 
the finest, largest and most prolific extra-early variety on 
the market. It is larger than the Alaska, a few days later 
and more prolific than any of the other sorts. Will always 
command a higher price in the markets because of its 
handsome and showy pods. It is just the Pea for the 
trucker and also the home garden. Pt. 20c, qt. 35c, pk. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
EARLY BIRD 
A very early, large podded variety. Semi-wrinkled. Vines 
grow about 22 inches. Pods from 4 to 4% inches long and 
pointed, with from 9 to 10 peas in the pod. Robust growth 
and a very heavy yielder. Can be sown with safety as soon 
as the ground can be worked. This is one of the best 
varieties for the market gardener and trucker. Pt. 25c, 
qt. 40c, pk. $2.75. 
LARGE-PODDED SUGAR VARIETIES 
THOMAS LAXTON 
Closely resembling Gradus in habit, rapidity of growth, 
earliness of foliage; 26 to 30 inches high, and much hardier 
in every respect than the Gradus. Pods 4 to 4% inches 
long, round and well filled. Ready to pick 52 days from 
planting. Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.75. 
AMERICAN WONDER 
Vigorous, productive vines, with a luxuriant foliage, pro¬ 
ducing the leaves on one side of the stalk, and growing 
from 9 to 12 inches high. On account of its dwarf habit 
of growth it is very desirable for private garden use. Pods 
are light-colored, straight, round, about 2% inches long 
and blunt at the end. Fit for picking 55 days from plant¬ 
ing. Seed is wrinkled green, medium in size and square at 
the ends. Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.75. 
NOTTS EXCELSIOR 
Resembling Gems in habit, but more dwarf and uniform 
in growth. Height 12 to 17 inches, with rather light foli¬ 
age. Pods are light in color, round, about 2% inches long, 
blunt at the ends. Fit for pickling 56 days from planting. 
Seed green, wrinkled, medium in size and square at the 
ends. Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.75. 
GRADUS, or PROSPERITY 
A large, wrinkled, early Pea, with a pod nearly as long 
as the Telephone; tender and of good quality and flavor. 
Very quick to germinate and mature with the other sorts. 
This Pea will not stand adverse conditions, however, as 
well as some of the other sorts, and seed must be planted 
after all danger of frost has passed. Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, pk. 
$2.75. 
PREMIUM GEMS 
Strong and vigorous in growth. Height about 15 inches; 
dark foliage, bearing pods on both sides of the stalk, be¬ 
ginning near the ground. Pods light in color and blunt at 
the ends. Seed is green, wrinkled and medium in size. 
Pt. 25c, qt. 40c, pk. $2.75. 
All Prices Subject to Change Without Notice 
